2007 BMW 328 vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 7 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage.
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, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 328 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
