1980 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2011 Kia Sorento is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sorento (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 193 kg more than 2011 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3955 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1707 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1709 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |
