2007 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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 51 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 582 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Accord | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 93 L |
