2004 Honda Element vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Honda Element is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (153 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 483 kg more than 2004 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (220 Nm). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Element | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Element | Discovery |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 341 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |