2000 Kia Sportage vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 213 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 Crown (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Crown 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 Crown | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sportage | Crown |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2790 mm |