2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (350 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Sorento | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2570 mm |
