2003 Honda Inspire vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Inspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Inspire would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Inspire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Inspire (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Inspire should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1168 kg more than 2003 Honda Inspire.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Inspire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Inspire. (288 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Inspire. 2003 Honda Inspire has automatic transmission and 2011 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Inspire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Inspire | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Inspire | Defender |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 246 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |