2000 Kia Sportage vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2005 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 5 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 553 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sportage | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
