2002 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2011 Kia Sorento is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sorento (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sorento weights approximately 666 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Kia Sorento (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2011 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2011 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Sorento |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1344 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4671 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1885 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1709 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |