2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 357 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Kia Sportage (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Panda | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Panda | Sportage |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2660 mm |