2001 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Camaro 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 49 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 274 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 2006 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, 2006 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Camaro | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Camaro | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3390 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |
