2002 Kia Sportage vs. 2001 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2002 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Laurel would be higher. Both 2002 Kia Sportage and 2001 Nissan Laurel are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sportage weights approximately 68 kg more than 2001 Nissan Laurel.
Because 2002 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Nissan Laurel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2001 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sportage. 2001 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2002 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2002 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Kia Sportage | 2001 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Sportage | Laurel |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |