2000 Kia Sportage vs. 2002 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Rexton 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 SsangYong Rexton (218 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 443 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 SsangYong Rexton (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage. 2002 SsangYong Rexton has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 SsangYong Rexton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 2002 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Sportage | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
