2009 Honda Accord vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 502 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Accord | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 199 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1963 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |