2012 Kia Optima vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, both 2012 Kia Optima and 2012 Land Rover Range Rover were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2012 Kia Optima. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Optima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1001 kg more than 2012 Kia Optima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Optima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Optima. (209 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Optima | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Optima | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1583 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1831 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 104 L |
