2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Kia Forte
To start off, 2013 Kia Forte is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Forte (154 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Kia Forte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Kia Forte | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Defender | Forte |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 52 L |