2003 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2005 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daihatsu YRV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daihatsu YRV would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daihatsu YRV (127 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu YRV should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 777 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu YRV.
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 Kia Sportage (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daihatsu YRV | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
Model | YRV | Sportage |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 58 L |