1997 Honda Prelude vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (195 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 134 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (211 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Prelude | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Prelude | Sorento |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2155 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1381 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |