1999 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Civic 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 82 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 3340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
