1998 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 11 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), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 790 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 2009 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, 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 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1849 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
