1999 Kia Pride Wagon vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Pride Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Pride Wagon would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sportage (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1999 Kia Pride Wagon. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Pride Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 940 kg more than 1999 Kia Pride Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Kia Pride Wagon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Kia Sportage (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Pride Wagon. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Pride Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Pride Wagon | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Pride Wagon | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2640 mm |
