2005 Honda FR-V vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2005 Honda FR-V is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sportage would be higher. Both 2005 Honda FR-V and 2000 Kia Sportage are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda FR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda FR-V weights approximately 61 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda FR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Honda FR-V (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda FR-V | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | FR-V | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
