2007 Kia Picanto vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Kia Picanto is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Picanto.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Picanto. 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 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Picanto | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Picanto | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 22.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 90 L |
