2009 Kia Sportage vs. 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 151 kg more than 2009 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, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sportage | 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada | |
| Make | Kia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Sportage | Bravada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |
