2005 Kia K2700 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia K2700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia K2700 would be higher. At 2,665 cc, 2005 Kia K2700 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 525 kg more than 2005 Kia K2700.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia K2700. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia K2700. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia K2700.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia K2700 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | K2700 | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Size | 2665 cc | 2498 cc |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 175 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2055 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |