1993 Honda Legend vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 17 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 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Legend (230 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Legend weights approximately 73 kg more than 2010 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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, 2010 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, 2010 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Legend. (279 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Legend | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Legend | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
