2001 Honda Avancier vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Avancier would be higher. At 2,654 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2001 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Avancier weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Because 2001 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Avancier 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, 2006 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Avancier. (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Avancier | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Avancier | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 2654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
