2000 Kia Clarus vs. 2011 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2011 Ford Kuga is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Clarus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Clarus would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Kuga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Kuga (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Kia Clarus. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Kuga should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Clarus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Kuga weights approximately 310 kg more than 2000 Kia Clarus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Kia Clarus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Kuga 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, 2011 Ford Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Clarus. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Clarus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Clarus | 2011 Ford Kuga | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Clarus | Kuga |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
