2009 Honda S2000 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 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 1220 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda S2000. 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2009 Honda S2000 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 S2000 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | S2000 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 2704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 86 L |
