2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 4 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, 2011 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 880 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego.
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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Borrego |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 78 L |
