1999 Kia Sportage vs. 1999 Peugeot Nautilus
To start off, both 1999 Kia Sportage and 1999 Peugeot Nautilus were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Peugeot Nautilus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot Nautilus weights approximately 533 kg more than 1999 Kia Sportage. 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 Peugeot Nautilus (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 Peugeot Nautilus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Sportage | 1999 Peugeot Nautilus | |
| Make | Kia | Peugeot |
| Model | Sportage | Nautilus |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2960 mm |
