2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 540 kg more than 2004 Kia Sorento.
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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Kia Sorento | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Sorento | Discovery |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2178 kg | 2718 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 82 L |