1984 BMW 725 vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 725 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 BMW 725. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage 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, 1984 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 725 | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 725 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2640 mm |
