2005 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. (170 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1232 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (360 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. (245 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Sonata | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Sonata | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 88 L |
