2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1996 Kia Capital
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Capital. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Capital would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1996 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 695 kg more than 1996 Kia Capital. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Kia Capital. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 1996 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Land Rover | Kia |
| Model | Discovery | Capital |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
