2002 Honda Acty vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2002 Honda Acty is newer by 3 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Acty (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 700 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Acty. 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 (187 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 1999 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Acty | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Acty | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 660 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1540 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
