2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1291 kg more 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V. 2012 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2008 Honda HR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda HR-V | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | HR-V | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 375 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1915 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 86 L |
