2003 Acura TL vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura TL (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 109 kg more than 2003 Acura TL.
Because 2008 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2003 Acura TL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura TL | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Acura | Kia |
| Model | TL | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |
