2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 651 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. 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 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Sorento | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1219 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
