2002 Honda Capa vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Capa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Capa would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2002 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 910 kg more than 2002 Honda Capa. 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 2002 Honda Capa. 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 (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Capa | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Capa | Sorento |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |