2000 Kia Sportage vs. 2011 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2011 GMC Canyon is newer by 11 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1021 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, 2011 GMC Canyon (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 2011 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Kia | GMC |
| Model | Sportage | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 2478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
