1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2010 Kia Sportage is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 950 kg more than 2010 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sportage. 2010 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Toyota | Kia |
Model | Land Cruiser | Sportage |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4164 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4351 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1694 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2629 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |