2006 Honda CR-V vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (156 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 568 kg more than 2006 Honda CR-V. 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | CR-V | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | 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 | 156 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
