2008 Kia Sportage vs. 1993 Subaru SVX
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Subaru SVX (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Subaru SVX weights approximately 335 kg more than 2008 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, 1993 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sportage | 1993 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sportage | SVX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1310 mm |
