2004 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic 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 48 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 967 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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 2004 Honda Civic. 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2005 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Sorento |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1121 kg | 2088 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |