1999 Kia Sportage vs. 2004 Toyota Will
To start off, 2004 Toyota Will is newer by 5 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, 2004 Toyota Will (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Will weights approximately 3 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, 2004 Toyota Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage. 2004 Toyota Will 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. 2004 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Kia Sportage | 2004 Toyota Will | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sportage | Will |
Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |