2004 Honda Mobilio vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2004 Honda Mobilio is newer by 1 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 84 more horse power than 2004 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 730 kg more than 2004 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, 2003 Kia Sorento (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Mobilio | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Mobilio | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
