2000 Kia Sportage vs. 1987 Renault 5
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 5 (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 371 kg more than 1987 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Renault 5 (435 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 1987 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Sportage | 5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
