2003 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2007 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2007 Kia Amanti is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Amanti (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (246 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Amanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Amanti. (261 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Amanti.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2007 Kia Amanti | |
Make | Toyota | Kia |
Model | Land Cruiser | Amanti |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 246 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 261 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |