2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1998 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1998 Honda S-MX. (129 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 768 kg more than 1998 Honda S-MX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 1998 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | Discovery | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
