2000 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage.
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 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage. 2007 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sportage | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3200 mm |
