2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2012 Kia Picanto 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 2,495 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 2012 Kia Picanto.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Picanto. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Discovery | Picanto |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1086 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 15.1 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 | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 35 L |