2005 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (240 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. (176 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1019 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (287 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Accord | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1481 kg | 2500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |
