2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Honda Legend
To start off, 2006 Honda Legend is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Legend (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 106 kg more than 2006 Honda Legend.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Honda Legend (303 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2006 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Sorento | Legend |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
