1999 Kia Sportage vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Kia Sportage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (99 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 602 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Kia Sportage (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Sportage | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sportage | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2340 mm |
