1993 Holden Commodore vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 1999 Kia Sportage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 82 kg more than 1993 Holden Commodore.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Holden Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Holden Commodore | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Holden | Kia |
| Model | Commodore | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
