2009 Kia Picanto vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Kia Picanto is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2009 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1153 kg more than 2009 Kia Picanto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Picanto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Picanto. (97 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Picanto | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Picanto | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 929 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 82 L |
