2004 Honda FR-V 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 FR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda FR-V would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Honda FR-V. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 175 kg more than 2004 Honda FR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Honda FR-V (340 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2004 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda FR-V | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | FR-V | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
