1998 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Kia Sorento is newer by 8 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 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 58 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 635 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord. 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 1998 Honda Accord. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 2006 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Sorento |
Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 184 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 |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |