1991 Honda Prelude vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1991 Honda Prelude. (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1991 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 347 kg more than 1991 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Kia Sportage (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Prelude. (159 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Honda Prelude | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Prelude | Sportage |
Year Released | 1991 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |