1991 Honda Concerto vs. 2006 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Kia Sorento is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1991 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1991 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 960 kg more than 1991 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Honda Concerto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Concerto. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda Concerto | 2006 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Concerto | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
