1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2011 Kia Rio
To start off, 2011 Kia Rio 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 310 kg more than 2011 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Rio. 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, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio. 2011 Kia Rio 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 Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Freelander | 2011 Kia Rio | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Freelander | Rio |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
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 | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2499 mm |