2002 Holden Berlina vs. 2010 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2010 Kia Sportage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Berlina weights approximately 120 kg more than 2010 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Holden Berlina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Holden Berlina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sportage, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Holden Berlina | 2010 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Holden | Kia |
| Model | Berlina | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2629 mm |
