2007 Kia Optima vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Optima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Optima would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Kia Optima. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Optima.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Optima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Optima. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Optima | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Optima | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 96 L |
