2009 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1247 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 2006 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, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Accord | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
