2005 Kia Amanti vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Amanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Amanti would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Amanti (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Amanti weights approximately 539 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Amanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2005 Kia Amanti (298 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (242 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Amanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Amanti | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Amanti | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
