2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Kia Shuma II
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Shuma II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Shuma II 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 994 kg more than 2005 Kia Shuma II.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Shuma II. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma II.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Kia Shuma II | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Discovery | Shuma II |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1792 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 50 L |