1999 Kia Sportage vs. 1999 Steyr G-series
To start off, both 1999 Kia Sportage and 1999 Steyr G-series were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Steyr G-series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Steyr G-series (292 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Steyr G-series should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Steyr G-series weights approximately 833 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.
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 Steyr G-series (448 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 Steyr G-series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage. 1999 Steyr G-series has automatic transmission and 1999 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 1999 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Steyr G-series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Sportage | 1999 Steyr G-series | |
| Make | Kia | Steyr |
| Model | Sportage | G-series |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 2290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
