1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Soul (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 214 kg more than 2010 Kia Soul.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Soul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2010 Kia Soul (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. 2010 Kia Soul has automatic transmission and 1999 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 1999 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Soul will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Freelander | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Land Rover | Kia |
| Model | Freelander | Soul |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1186 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2550 mm |
