2003 Honda Avancier vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2003 Honda Avancier is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Avancier (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Avancier should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 392 kg more than 2003 Honda Avancier.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Avancier. (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Avancier. 2003 Honda Avancier has automatic transmission and 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Avancier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Avancier | 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Avancier | Land Rover Discovery |
Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2254 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2012 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |