2002 Honda Insight vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2005 Kia Sportage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sportage (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2002 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 847 kg more than 2002 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Kia Sportage (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Insight | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Insight | Sportage |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |