1987 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2005 Kia Sportage is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 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 572 kg more than 1987 Honda Accord.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Accord. (167 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Honda Accord | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Sportage |
Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |