2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2003 Lexus GX
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lexus GX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lexus GX would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lexus GX (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus GX weights approximately 364 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, 2003 Lexus GX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sportage | 2003 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Kia | Lexus |
| Model | Sportage | GX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2800 mm |
