1998 Honda Shuttle vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1998 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Shuttle.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Shuttle. (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Shuttle | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Shuttle | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 3340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
