2009 Kia Sportage vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 420 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sportage | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Sportage | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2550 mm |