2005 Kia Rio 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 Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Rio would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Rio | Freelander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 116 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |