2006 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Because 2004 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Kia Sportage (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 2004 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Sportage |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |