1995 Honda Prelude 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 Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 221 kg more than 1995 Honda Prelude.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 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, 1995 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Prelude | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Prelude | Sportage |
Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 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 | 1236 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |