2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2001 Nissan Chappo

To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Chappo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Chappo would be higher. At 2,953 cc, 2001 Nissan Chappo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Chappo (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Chappo should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 226 kg more than 2001 Nissan Chappo.

Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Nissan Chappo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Nissan Chappo (359 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Chappo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage. 2001 Nissan Chappo has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Chappo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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