2008 Kia Rio vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 3 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2008 Kia Rio. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 477 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Rio. 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 (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Rio | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Rio | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1153 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 93 L |