1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 537 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Kia Sportage (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Prelude | Sportage |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2660 mm |