2009 Kia Sportage vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 387 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sportage | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sportage | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2083 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
