2004 Honda Avancier vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Avancier would be higher. At 2,254 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Avancier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Avancier (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Avancier should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 144 kg more than 2004 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, 2009 Kia Sportage (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Avancier. (206 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Avancier. 2004 Honda Avancier has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Avancier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Avancier | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Avancier | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 58 L |
