2009 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 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 661 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 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, 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 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2008 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. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Accord | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 199 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 2704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 86 L |
