2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (181 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 346 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (274 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sportage | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 73 L |
