1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2003 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2003 Kia Amanti is newer by 7 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, 2003 Kia Amanti (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 266 kg more than 2003 Kia Amanti.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Kia Amanti. 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) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Amanti. (298 Nm). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Amanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Discovery | 2003 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Land Rover | Kia |
| Model | Discovery | Amanti |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3944 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |
