1998 Kia Retona vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Retona would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1998 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 212 kg more than 1998 Kia Retona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Retona. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1998 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 1998 Kia Retona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Retona | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Retona | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2550 mm |
