2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1998 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1998 Honda CR-V. (128 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 986 kg more than 1998 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda CR-V. 1998 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1998 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | Discovery | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 128 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.8 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
