2007 Isuzu I-290 vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2007 Isuzu I-290 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 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Isuzu I-290 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Isuzu I-290 (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Isuzu I-290 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Isuzu I-290 (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Isuzu I-290 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Isuzu I-290 | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Isuzu | Kia |
| Model | I-290 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 58 L |
