2008 Kia Sportage vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 715 kg more than 2008 Kia Sportage.
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, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sportage | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sportage | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
