1999 Kia Sportage vs. 1999 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 1999 Kia Sportage and 1999 Toyota Yaris 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. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Sportage (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 710 kg more than 1999 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Toyota Yaris. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Kia Sportage | 1999 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sportage | Yaris |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |