1995 Honda NSX vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 87 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda NSX. 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, 1995 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda NSX | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | NSX | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |
