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 2,487 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 73 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.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Frontier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 57 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.
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 | 2487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3200 mm |
