2008 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 2 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Accord | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |