2007 Kia Cerato vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2007 Kia Cerato is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cerato. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 74 kg more than 2007 Kia Cerato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Cerato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cerato. 2007 Kia Cerato has automatic transmission and 2001 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Cerato will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Cerato | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Cerato | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
