2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Honda Fit
To start off, 2013 Honda Fit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2013 Honda Fit. (115 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1341 kg more than 2013 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Fit.
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2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Honda Fit | |
Make | Land Rover | Honda |
Model | Discovery | Fit |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.4 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1525 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 40 L |