1974 GMC Jimmy vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 GMC Jimmy. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1974 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 113 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 GMC Jimmy. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 GMC Jimmy | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Jimmy | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2640 mm |
