2000 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 12 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 593 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.
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, 2012 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage. 2012 BMW 550 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. 2012 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 2012 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sportage | 550 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2968 mm |
