2000 Kia Sportage vs. 2000 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2000 Kia Sportage and 2000 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volvo C70 (161 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 53 kg more than 2000 Volvo C70.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Volvo C70 (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 2000 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Sportage | C70 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
