2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 123 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 2007 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor 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 | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sportage | Condor |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1426 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |