1999 Holden Astra vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 1999 Holden Astra 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Holden Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Astra (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Astra should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 311 kg more than 1999 Holden Astra.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Holden Astra. 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 Holden Astra (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Holden Astra | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Holden | Kia |
Model | Astra | Sportage |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |