2002 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 115 kg more than 2002 Honda NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda NSX | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | NSX | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1549 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
