1998 Honda NSX vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 152 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | NSX | Sportage |
Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |