1999 GMC Sierra vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 1999 GMC Sierra 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 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Sierra (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Sierra weights approximately 295 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 GMC Sierra (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Sierra | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Sierra | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
