1998 Isuzu VehiCross vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Isuzu VehiCross. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Isuzu VehiCross would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Isuzu VehiCross is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Isuzu VehiCross (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Isuzu VehiCross should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 238 kg more than 1998 Isuzu VehiCross.
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, 1998 Isuzu VehiCross (284 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Isuzu VehiCross will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Isuzu VehiCross | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Isuzu | Kia |
Model | VehiCross | Sportage |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3163 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1988 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2640 mm |