1997 Kia Avella vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Avella would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1997 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Kia Avella | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Avella | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2550 mm |
