2007 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2007 Daihatsu YRV and 2007 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. (86 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 584 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Kia Sportage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu YRV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Kia Sportage (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Daihatsu YRV | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
Model | YRV | Sportage |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 58 L |