2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2001 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Potentia would be higher. At 3,191 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2001 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1243 kg more than 2001 Kia Potentia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Kia Potentia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Potentia. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2001 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Freelander | Potentia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3191 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 87.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |