2009 Honda Stream vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Honda Stream is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Stream (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 578 kg more than 2009 Honda Stream.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Stream. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Rover 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, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Stream | 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Stream | Land Rover Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 2012 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
