2007 Kia Sportage vs. 1996 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Terrano II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Terrano II would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Terrano II (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 61 kg more than 1996 Nissan Terrano II.
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 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Terrano II. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Terrano II. 2007 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan Terrano II has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan Terrano II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 1996 Nissan Terrano II | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sportage | Terrano II |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2470 mm |
