1991 Audi 100 vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,226 cc (5 cylinders), 1991 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Audi 100 (226 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Audi 100 weights approximately 157 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, 1991 Audi 100 (350 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1991 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Audi 100 | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | 100 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
