2002 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1250 kg more than 2002 Kia Sportage.
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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Kia Sportage | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Sportage | Defender |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |