1983 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2010 Kia Sportage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 380 kg more than 2010 Kia Sportage.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3955 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2629 mm |
