2002 Kia Sportage vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Kia Sportage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Sportage (126 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sportage weights approximately 663 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Kia Sportage (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic. 1979 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2002 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Kia Sportage | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Sportage | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 175 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2330 mm |