2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 353 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (187 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Colorado | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2660 mm |
