2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 7 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 256 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Honda Accord (344 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Kia Sorento | 2011 Honda Accord | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Sorento | Accord |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 344 Nm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4935 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |