2002 Kia Sportage vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 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 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sportage weights approximately 103 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Sportage | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sportage | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2790 mm |
