2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2006 Honda Legend
To start off, both 2006 Kia Sportage and 2006 Honda Legend were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 330 kg more than 2006 Honda Legend.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage. 2006 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2006 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Sportage | Legend |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 68 L |
