2001 Honda City vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda City would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2001 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda City | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | City | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
