1999 Kia Sportage vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Kia Sportage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 943 kg more than 1999 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Sportage | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sportage | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
