2008 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (268 HP) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1362 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Accord | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 2718 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
