2009 Honda HR-V vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Honda HR-V is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2009 Honda HR-V. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 833 kg more than 2009 Honda HR-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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda HR-V | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | HR-V | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |