2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 861 kg more than 2007 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Sportage | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 86 L |
