1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 3,125 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 325 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage.
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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (384 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Jeep | Kia |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3125 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 384 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |
