2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 700 kg more than 2001 Honda CR-V.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda CR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | Discovery | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1999 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.6 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
