2000 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux 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. Both 2000 Kia Sportage and 2012 Toyota Hilux are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 227 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 2012 Toyota Hilux. 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, 2012 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sportage | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3090 mm |
