2000 Honda HR-V vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2000 Honda HR-V and 2000 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 337 kg more than 2000 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda HR-V. 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, 2000 Kia Sportage (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda HR-V | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | HR-V | Sportage |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.2 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 | 1120 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |