1997 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Kia Venga
To start off, 2010 Kia Venga is newer by 13 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 92 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 837 kg more than 2010 Kia Venga. 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 2010 Kia Venga. 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Land Rover | Kia |
| Model | Discovery | Venga |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1253 kg |
