2002 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 603 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Accord. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Sorento |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |