2001 Kia Visto vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Visto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Visto would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2001 Kia Visto. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Visto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 883 kg more than 2001 Kia Visto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Kia Visto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Kia Sportage (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Visto. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Visto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Visto | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Visto | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2640 mm |
