2005 Kia Sportage vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sportage and 2005 Nissan Titan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 666 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sportage | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Sportage | Titan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 514 Nm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2208 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 106 L |