2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2004 Kia Visto
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Visto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Visto would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2004 Kia Visto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Visto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 970 kg more than 2004 Kia Visto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Kia Visto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Visto. (73 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Visto.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2004 Kia Visto | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Freelander | Visto |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2390 mm |