2003 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1594 kg more than 2003 Honda Pilot.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Pilot. 2003 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Pilot | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Pilot | Discovery |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 82 L |