2006 Kia Sportage vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 470 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sportage | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
