2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 805 kg more than 2003 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Mobilio | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Mobilio | Sorento |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |