1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1998 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1998 Kia Potentia is newer by 2 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 43 more horse power than 1998 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 625 kg more than 1998 Kia Potentia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Kia Potentia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Potentia. 1998 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 1996 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1998 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Discovery | Potentia |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |