2007 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 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 4,477 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 193 kg more than 2007 Kia Sorento. 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sorento | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sorento | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4477 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 2280 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 141 L |