2000 Kia Sportage vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Accord. 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, 2010 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Sportage | Accord |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2799 mm |
