2001 Kia Visto vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Visto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Visto would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2001 Kia Visto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Visto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1908 kg more than 2001 Kia Visto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Kia Visto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Visto. (74 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Visto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Visto | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Visto | Defender |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2800 mm |
