2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Sorento | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2550 mm |