1972 GMC Jimmy vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sportage (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1972 GMC Jimmy. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1972 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 355 kg more than 2012 Kia Sportage.
Because 1972 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 GMC Jimmy 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, 1972 GMC Jimmy (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 GMC Jimmy | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Jimmy | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2639 mm |
