2002 Kia Rio vs. 2010 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Rio would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2002 Kia Rio. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 910 kg more than 2002 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 LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 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 LR2 (317 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Rio. (113 Nm). This means 2010 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Rio. 2010 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2002 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2002 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Rio | 2010 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Rio | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4498 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2659 mm |
