2008 Kia Picanto vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1042 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Picanto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto. 2008 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Picanto | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Picanto | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 3378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 176 HP |
Torque | 99 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2680 mm |