2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Acura ILX
To start off, 2013 Acura ILX is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2013 Acura ILX. (198 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2013 Acura ILX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 728 kg more than 2013 Acura ILX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Acura ILX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura ILX. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura ILX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Acura ILX | |
| Make | Land Rover | Acura |
| Model | Discovery | ILX |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4553 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1794 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
