1997 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1999 Kia Clarus
To start off, 1999 Kia Clarus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1999 Kia Clarus. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Clarus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 860 kg more than 1999 Kia Clarus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Kia Clarus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Clarus. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Clarus. 1999 Kia Clarus has automatic transmission and 1997 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1997 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Kia Clarus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Land Rover Discovery | 1999 Kia Clarus | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Discovery | Clarus |
Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |