2000 Kia Clarus vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Clarus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Clarus would be higher. At 3,191 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2000 Kia Clarus. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Clarus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1478 kg more than 2000 Kia Clarus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Kia Clarus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Clarus. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Clarus. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Clarus has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Clarus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Kia Clarus | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Clarus | Freelander |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 3191 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |