2007 Kia Optima vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, both 2007 Kia Optima and 2007 Land Rover LR3 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Kia Optima. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Optima.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Optima. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Optima | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Optima | LR3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2654 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 100.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |