1994 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2004 Kia Sportage is newer by 10 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 11 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Because 2004 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, 2004 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sportage. (180 Nm). This means 1994 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Honda Accord | 2004 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Sportage |
Year Released | 1994 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 180 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |