1999 Kia Sportage vs. 2006 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2006 Subaru Impreza is newer by 7 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 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Impreza (231 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 176 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, 2006 Subaru Impreza (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sportage | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
