1997 Kia Retona vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Retona would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1997 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 762 kg more than 1997 Kia Retona. 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Retona. (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Retona. 2011 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1997 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 1997 Kia Retona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Kia Retona | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Retona | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
