1997 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Kia Carens
To start off, 2012 Kia Carens is newer by 15 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 42 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carens. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 459 kg more than 2012 Kia Carens. 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 2012 Kia Carens. 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carens. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Land Rover | Kia |
| Model | Discovery | Carens |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
