2001 Honda Mobilio vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Sorento (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 730 kg more than 2001 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Mobilio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Mobilio | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Mobilio | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |
