2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2000 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Solara (187 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 325 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.
Because 2008 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Solara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2000 Toyota Solara (283 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage. 2008 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Solara has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Solara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sportage | 2000 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sportage | Solara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
