1999 Toyota Prius vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Prius. (127 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Prius weights approximately 183 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Kia Sportage (228 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Prius. (108 Nm). This means 2013 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Prius | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Prius | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1432 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
