1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 15 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (188 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 611 kg more than 2013 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 1699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 68 L |
