2004 Kia Rio vs. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Rio would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2004 Kia Rio. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1490 kg more than 2004 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Rio. (141 Nm). This means 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Rio | 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rio | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 93 L |
