2005 Toyota Previa vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Previa. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Previa weights approximately 273 kg more than 2011 Kia Sportage.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Kia Sportage (358 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Previa. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Previa. 2011 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Previa has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Previa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Previa | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Previa | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
