2006 GMC Envoy vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 GMC Envoy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 978 kg more than 1999 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 GMC Envoy (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Envoy | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2660 mm |
