1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Odyssey (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 Honda Odyssey.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento. 1999 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Odyssey | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Odyssey | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2720 mm |
