2008 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (188 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 736 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 1996 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Accord | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |