1998 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 187 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Accord. 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, 1998 Honda Accord (187 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Sportage |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |