2000 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick LaCrosse (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 122 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick LaCrosse. 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, 2000 Buick LaCrosse (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick LaCrosse | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | LaCrosse | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1432 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2640 mm |
