2008 Kia Rio vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 3 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 2,995 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 914 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio. 2008 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Rio | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Rio | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 2995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 194 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1101 kg | 2015 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |