1992 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 653 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, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage. 1992 Chevrolet 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. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Suburban | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Suburban | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2660 mm |
