2009 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP) has 83 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (199 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 397 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (439 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Accord | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 199 HP | 282 HP |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
