2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd

To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 983 kg more than 2012 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Cee'd. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (273 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 2012 Kia Cee'd
Make Toyota Kia
Model Land Cruiser Cee'd
Year Released 2005 2012
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4164 cc 1591 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 129 HP 124 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 273 Nm 155 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 5200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100 mm 85.4 mm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2300 kg 1317 kg
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 141 L 53 L


 

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