2007 Honda FR-V vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda FR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda FR-V would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 589 kg more than 2007 Honda FR-V.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda FR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, both vehicles can yield 340 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda FR-V has manual transmission. 2007 Honda FR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda FR-V | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | FR-V | Discovery |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 2175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 16.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 93 L |