2006 Kia Sedona vs. 2002 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Kia Sedona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 346 kg more than 2006 Kia Sedona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sedona. 2002 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Sedona has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Sedona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Sedona | 2002 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Sedona | Discovery |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |