2001 Honda Prelude 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 Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Prelude (195 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 709 kg more than 2001 Honda Prelude.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Prelude. (212 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Prelude. 2005 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Prelude | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Prelude | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1549 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 80 L |
