2005 Honda Legend vs. 2011 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2011 Kia Sorento is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2011 Kia Sorento. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sorento weights approximately 37 kg more than 2005 Honda Legend.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sorento. 2005 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2011 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2011 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Legend | 2011 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Legend | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1707 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1709 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
