2009 Honda CR-V vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 30 kg more than 2009 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda CR-V | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | CR-V | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |