2007 Nissan Navara vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 690 kg more than 2011 Kia Sportage.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (404 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Navara | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Navara | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 404 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2122 kg | 1432 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
