1999 Honda Shuttle vs. 2004 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2004 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 2,253 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Because 2004 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Shuttle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Kia Sportage (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Shuttle | 2004 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Shuttle | Sportage |
Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2253 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |