2005 Holden Berlina vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Berlina weights approximately 68 kg more than 2012 Kia Sportage.
Because 2005 Holden Berlina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Holden Berlina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Kia Sportage (364 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Berlina | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Holden | Kia |
| Model | Berlina | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2639 mm |
