2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2003 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Accord 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 744 kg more than 2003 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Accord. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Accord. 2003 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2003 Honda Accord | |
Make | Land Rover | Honda |
Model | Discovery | Accord |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2360 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 65 L |