1998 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 279 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (187 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord. 2005 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Sorento |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1549 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |