2002 Honda Acty vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Acty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Acty would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Acty (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 847 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Kia Sportage (245 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Acty | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 660 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1687 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
