1999 Kia Sportage vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Kia Sportage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 450 kg more than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Corolla. 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 Kia Sportage (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Sportage | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sportage | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
