2002 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Kia Optima
To start off, 2011 Kia Optima is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Optima (274 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (233 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 775 kg more than 2011 Kia Optima.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Optima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Optima. (364 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Kia Optima | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Optima |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 233 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
