1990 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 590 kg more than 1990 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Accord | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
