2000 Kia Sportage vs. 1989 Subaru XT
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru XT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru XT would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru XT (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru XT should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 293 kg more than 1989 Subaru XT.
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, 1989 Subaru XT (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1989 Subaru XT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 1989 Subaru XT | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sportage | XT |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
