1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Camaro 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 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 44 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Camaro | Sportage |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3390 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |