2002 Kia Sportage vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2005 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sportage weights approximately 13 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Sportage | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sportage | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
