2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2012 Kia Carnival is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Carnival. 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, 2012 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Discovery | Carnival |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2902 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 142 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 75 L |