1979 GMC Jimmy vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 GMC Jimmy (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 170 kg more than 1979 GMC Jimmy.
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, 1979 GMC Jimmy (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage. 1979 GMC Jimmy has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Jimmy | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Jimmy | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| 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 | 130 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2000 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 |
