2003 Lada 110 vs. 2010 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2010 Kia Sportage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lada 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lada 110 would be higher. At 2,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2003 Lada 110. (77 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sportage weights approximately 500 kg more than 2003 Lada 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada 110. (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada 110. 2010 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2003 Lada 110 has manual transmission. 2003 Lada 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lada 110 | 2010 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Lada | Kia |
| Model | 110 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2629 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 65 L |
