2004 Kia Sportage vs. 2000 Opel Omega
To start off, 2004 Kia Sportage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Because 2004 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Opel Omega. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2000 Opel Omega (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sportage. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sportage | 2000 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Sportage | Omega |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |
