2005 Kia Sportage vs. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2005 Kia Sportage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (188 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 548 kg more than 2005 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sportage | 1996 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Sportage | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1981 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
