2007 Kia Picanto vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1350 kg more than 2007 Kia Picanto.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Picanto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Picanto. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Picanto | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Picanto | Discovery |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 95 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 93 L |