2002 Kia Sportage vs. 2002 Lancia Phedra
To start off, both 2002 Kia Sportage and 2002 Lancia Phedra were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,944 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Lancia Phedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lancia Phedra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lancia Phedra should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lancia Phedra weights approximately 302 kg more than 2002 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Lancia Phedra. 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, 2002 Lancia Phedra (291 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 Lancia Phedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Kia Sportage | 2002 Lancia Phedra | |
Make | Kia | Lancia |
Model | Sportage | Phedra |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |