2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2003 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 3,906 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Ram (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Ram weights approximately 383 kg more than 2007 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Dodge Ram (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 2003 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Kia | Dodge |
| Model | Sportage | Ram |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3906 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2790 mm |
