2006 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 257 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Kia Sportage (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Elantra | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Elantra | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
