2000 Infiniti QX4 vs. 2000 Kia Sportage

To start off, both 2000 Infiniti QX4 and 2000 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Infiniti QX4 (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 503 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Infiniti QX4 (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage. 2000 Infiniti QX4 has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Infiniti QX4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Infiniti QX4 2000 Kia Sportage
Make Infiniti Kia
Model QX4 Sportage
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3496 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 238 HP 126 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 359 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1960 kg 1457 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 4250 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2660 mm


 

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