1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2011 Kia Forte
To start off, 2011 Kia Forte is newer by 12 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (97 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Forte 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 235 kg more than 2011 Kia Forte.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Forte. 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, 2011 Kia Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. 2011 Kia Forte 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. 2011 Kia Forte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Freelander | 2011 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Land Rover | Kia |
| Model | Freelander | Forte |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2649 mm |
