2009 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 495 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2005 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, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2005 Land Rover Discovery 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. 2005 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Accord | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
