1990 Honda NSX vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 146 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | NSX | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
