2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Sorento 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 44 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 386 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Kia Sorento | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Sorento | CR-V |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 96.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1604 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |