2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2007 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carnival weights approximately 398 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Carnival. 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Carnival. (343 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Carnival. 2007 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2007 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Freelander | Carnival |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 182 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2168 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |