1990 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 489 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Kia Sportage (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Sportage |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |