1999 Kia Sportage vs. 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 1999 Kia Sportage and 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mitsubishi Lancer (373 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (182 Nm). This means 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Sportage | 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sportage | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 1 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
