2008 Hyundai i30 vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Hyundai i30 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai i30. (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 876 kg more than 2008 Hyundai i30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai i30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai i30. (154 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai i30 | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
Model | i30 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1214 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |