2006 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 3 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, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 85 kg more than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Ridgeline | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Ridgeline | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 4553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2550 mm |
