2001 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2001 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 667 kg more than 2001 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Sportage | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sportage | Navara |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3210 mm |
