1993 Honda Legend vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Legend (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 445 kg more than 1993 Honda Legend.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Kia Sorento (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Legend. (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Legend. 2003 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1993 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1993 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda Legend | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Legend | Sorento |
Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 3489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |