2008 Honda HR-V vs. 1994 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,501 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Honda HR-V. (122 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (312 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda HR-V | 1994 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | HR-V | Defender |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |
