2005 Honda Stream vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2005 Honda Stream and 2005 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Stream (157 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 114 kg more than 2005 Honda Stream.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Stream. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Stream (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Stream | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Stream | Sportage |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1542 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |