2005 Kia Sportage vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2005 Kia Sportage is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Soarer (116 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 507 kg more than 1983 Toyota Soarer.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Toyota Soarer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Sportage (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sportage | 1983 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sportage | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |
