2005 Honda Lagreat vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Lagreat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Lagreat would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Lagreat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Lagreat (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Lagreat should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Lagreat weights approximately 202 kg more than 2008 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Lagreat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Kia Sportage (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Lagreat. (296 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Lagreat. 2005 Honda Lagreat has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Lagreat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Lagreat | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Lagreat | Sportage |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2640 mm |