2002 Kia Sportage vs. 1999 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2002 Kia Sportage is newer by 3 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. Both 2002 Kia Sportage and 1999 Land Rover Freelander are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (97 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 67 kg more than 2002 Kia Sportage.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Sportage | 1999 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Sportage | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |
