2009 Kia Sportage vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 63 kg more than 1999 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Sportage | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2083 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2550 mm |