2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2008 Proton Gen-2
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sportage and 2008 Proton Gen-2 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2008 Proton Gen-2. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2008 Proton Gen-2.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Proton Gen-2. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Proton Gen-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sportage | 2008 Proton Gen-2 | |
| Make | Kia | Proton |
| Model | Sportage | Gen-2 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
