2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 832 kg more than 2013 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Honda Insight | |
Make | Land Rover | Honda |
Model | Discovery | Insight |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4377 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 40 L |