1999 Kia Sportage vs. 2001 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2001 Subaru Impreza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Subaru Impreza (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 117 kg more than 2001 Subaru Impreza.
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, 2001 Subaru Impreza (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Sportage | 2001 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sportage | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
