1994 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 1999 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Accord (149 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 52 kg more than 1994 Honda Accord.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1994 Honda Accord (198 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm). This means 1994 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Accord | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
