1997 Kia Avella vs. 2002 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1105 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, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 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 | 2002 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Avella | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2020 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 |
