1999 Kia Sportage vs. 2003 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 4 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daihatsu Terios (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 485 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Terios.
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 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. 2003 Daihatsu Terios 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. 2003 Daihatsu Terios will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Kia Sportage | 2003 Daihatsu Terios | |
Make | Kia | Daihatsu |
Model | Sportage | Terios |
Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |