1999 Honda Legend 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 Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 329 kg more than 1999 Honda Legend.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Legend | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Legend | Sorento |
Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1999 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2720 mm |