2010 Land Rover LR4 vs. 2001 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Magentis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Magentis would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2001 Kia Magentis. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1326 kg more than 2001 Kia Magentis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Kia Magentis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 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, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Magentis. (180 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover LR4 | 2001 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Land Rover | Kia |
| Model | LR4 | Magentis |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2646 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4829 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1887 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 2710 mm |
