2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2011 Kia Cee'd is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 700 kg more than 2011 Kia Cee'd.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Cee'd. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Defender | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1582 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1358 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |