1999 BMW 323 vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 1999 BMW 323 and 1999 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 BMW 323. 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, 1999 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage. 1999 BMW 323 has automatic transmission and 1999 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 1999 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 323 | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 323 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
