2001 Kia Rio vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Rio would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2001 Kia Rio. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1707 kg more than 2001 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Rio. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Kia Rio | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Rio | Freelander |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1342 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 2632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |