2000 Kia Sportage vs. 2002 McLaren F1
To start off, 2002 McLaren F1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 492 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 281 kg more than 2002 McLaren F1.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 McLaren F1. 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, 2002 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 2002 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Kia | McLaren |
| Model | Sportage | F1 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
