2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2005 Toyota Sparky
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sparky. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sparky would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (86 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sparky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 1013 kg more than 2005 Toyota Sparky. 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, 2009 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sparky. 2009 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Sparky has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Sparky will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sportage | 2005 Toyota Sparky | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sportage | Sparky |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2083 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
