1997 Honda CRX vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 1999 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda CRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda CRX would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1997 Honda CRX. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 407 kg more than 1997 Honda CRX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Honda CRX. 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, 1999 Kia Sportage (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda CRX | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | CRX | Sportage |
Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 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 | 1050 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2660 mm |