2003 Kia Sorento vs. 1997 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda S-MX 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 63 more horse power than 1997 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 660 kg more than 1997 Honda S-MX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2003 Kia Sorento (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 1997 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Sorento | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
