2003 Honda Avancier vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Avancier would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2003 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 462 kg more than 2003 Honda Avancier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Avancier. (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Avancier | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Avancier | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 82 L |
