2005 Kia Sportage vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sportage and 2005 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 470 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Camry. 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 Toyota Camry (280 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sportage | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sportage | Camry |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1200 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |