1991 Renault Express vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Renault Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Renault Express would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sportage (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1991 Renault Express. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1991 Renault Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sportage weights approximately 625 kg more than 1991 Renault Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2012 Kia Sportage (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Renault Express. (79 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Renault Express. 2012 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 1991 Renault Express has manual transmission. 1991 Renault Express will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Renault Express | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Express | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1106 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2639 mm |
