2005 Kia Sportage vs. 2005 Peugeot 107
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sportage and 2005 Peugeot 107 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 107. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 752 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 107. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Peugeot 107. 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 (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 107. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 107.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sportage | 2005 Peugeot 107 | |
| Make | Kia | Peugeot |
| Model | Sportage | 107 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 35 L |
