2001 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro (160 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 44 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Camaro | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Camaro | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3390 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
