1996 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Kia Optima
To start off, 2012 Kia Optima is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Kia Optima. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Optima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 387 kg more than 2012 Kia Optima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Optima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Optima. (209 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Optima. 2012 Kia Optima has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Optima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Kia Optima | |
Make | Toyota | Kia |
Model | Land Cruiser | Optima |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3378 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 303 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1583 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4844 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1831 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2797 mm |