2000 Honda Insight vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2000 Honda Insight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Sportage 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 59 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 617 kg more than 2000 Honda Insight. 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 2000 Honda Insight. 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) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 1999 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight. 2000 Honda Insight has automatic transmission and 1999 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 1999 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Insight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Insight | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Insight | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
