2005 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Honda Accord and 2005 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 564 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord. 2005 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Sorento |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 320 Nm |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 2000 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |