2003 Honda City vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda City would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sportage (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2003 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 602 kg more than 2003 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Kia Sportage (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda City | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | City | Sportage |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |