2003 Honda Insight vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Insight would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1864 kg more than 2003 Honda Insight.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Insight. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Insight has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Insight will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Insight | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Insight | Discovery |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2890 mm |