2005 Kia Rio vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, both 2005 Kia Rio and 2005 Land Rover Freelander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (104 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (141 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Rio | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Rio | Freelander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 165 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2560 mm |