2009 Lada Kalina vs. 1997 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2009 Lada Kalina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lada Kalina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Kalina | 1997 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Lada | Land Rover |
| Model | Kalina | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2550 mm |
