1981 GMC Suburban vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 6,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 GMC Suburban (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 GMC Suburban weights approximately 938 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 GMC Suburban (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1981 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage. 1981 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 GMC Suburban | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Suburban | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6210 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2660 mm |
