2005 Kia Rio vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Rio would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (275 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (104 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1285 kg more than 2005 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (450 Nm) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (141 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Rio | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rio | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 96 L |
