2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 909 kg more than 1999 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Express | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2660 mm |
