2000 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 7 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1262 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, 2007 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage. 2007 Lincoln Navigator 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. 2007 Lincoln Navigator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 2007 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Kia | Lincoln |
| Model | Sportage | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 2719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3030 mm |
