2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 396 kg more than 2010 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1999 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 80 L |
