1998 Kia Joice vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Joice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Joice would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Joice (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 15 kg more than 1998 Kia Joice.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Kia Joice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1998 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Joice | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Joice | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
