2008 Honda Fit vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Honda Fit is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2008 Honda Fit. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 740 kg more than 2008 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit. 2003 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Fit has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Fit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Fit | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Fit | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |