2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Kia Rio
To start off, 2012 Kia Rio is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery 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 43 more horse power than 2012 Kia Rio. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 927 kg more than 2012 Kia Rio. 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 2012 Kia Rio. 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Rio. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Rio. 2001 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Land Rover | Kia |
| Model | Discovery | Rio |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1093 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4046 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
