2000 Honda Prelude vs. 2002 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2002 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sportage weights approximately 218 kg more than 2000 Honda Prelude.
Because 2002 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Honda Prelude (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Prelude | 2002 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Prelude | Sportage |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 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 | 1240 kg | 1458 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |