1985 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2005 Kia Sportage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 537 kg more than 1985 Honda Accord.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Kia Sportage (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Accord. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Accord | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
