2003 Honda Logo vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Logo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Logo would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2003 Honda Logo. (64 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Logo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1148 kg more than 2003 Honda Logo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Logo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Logo. (108 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Logo.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Logo | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Logo | Sorento |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2088 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2720 mm |