2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2001 Kia Sephia II
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Sephia II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Sephia II would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1733 kg more than 2001 Kia Sephia II.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Kia Sephia II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Sephia II. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Sephia II.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2001 Kia Sephia II | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Sephia II |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3630 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |