2002 Honda Avancier vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Avancier would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Avancier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Avancier (212 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Avancier should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 310 kg more than 2002 Honda Avancier.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Honda Avancier (285 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Avancier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage. 2002 Honda Avancier has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Avancier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Avancier | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Avancier | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 58 L |
