2007 Kia Optima vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Kia Optima is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Kia Optima. (185 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Optima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 589 kg more than 2007 Kia Optima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Optima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Optima. (247 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Optima | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Optima | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2654 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1487 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 93 L |
