2002 Fiat Doblo vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Fiat Doblo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Fiat Doblo would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Doblo. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 440 kg more than 2002 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Fiat Doblo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Kia Sportage (306 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Doblo. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Fiat Doblo | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Doblo | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
