2005 Kia Sportage vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Kia Sportage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sportage (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 597 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. 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 Kia Sportage (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sportage | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Sportage | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |