2001 Ford Laser vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Laser would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sportage (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2001 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Laser.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2012 Kia Sportage (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Laser. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Laser | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Laser | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2639 mm |
