2005 Kia Opirus vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Opirus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Opirus would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Opirus (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 179 kg more than 2005 Kia Opirus.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Opirus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Opirus. (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Opirus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Opirus | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Opirus | Freelander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1897 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |