2006 Kia Picanto vs. 2003 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2006 Kia Picanto is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 600 kg more than 2003 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2003 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Picanto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto. 2006 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2003 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2003 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Picanto | 2003 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Picanto | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2560 mm |
