1999 Kia Sportage vs. 1999 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 1999 Kia Sportage and 1999 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1999 Kia Sportage and 1999 Toyota RAV4 are equipped with a 1,998 cc 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 Kia Sportage (182 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm). This means 1999 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Sportage | 1999 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sportage | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 126 HP |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
