1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Kia Optima
To start off, 2012 Kia Optima is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Optima (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 617 kg more than 2012 Kia Optima.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Optima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Optima. (209 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Optima. 2012 Kia Optima has automatic transmission and 1999 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1999 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Optima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Kia Optima | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Discovery | Optima |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1583 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4844 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1831 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2797 mm |