2005 Kia Opirus vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 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 (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 948 kg more than 2005 Kia Opirus.
Because 2010 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, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Opirus. (294 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Opirus. 2005 Kia Opirus has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Opirus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Opirus | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Opirus | Freelander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2670 mm |