2009 Kia Cerato vs. 2011 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Cerato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Cerato would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cerato. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cerato.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Cerato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR3 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, 2011 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cerato. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Cerato | 2011 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Cerato | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
