2002 Kia Sephia II vs. 2005 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2005 Honda CR-V is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Sephia II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Sephia II would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sephia II. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sephia II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda CR-V weights approximately 375 kg more than 2002 Kia Sephia II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Kia Sephia II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sephia II. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sephia II. 2005 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2002 Kia Sephia II has manual transmission. 2002 Kia Sephia II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Kia Sephia II | 2005 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Sephia II | CR-V |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 73 L |