2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 2007 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sorento (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 777 kg more than 2005 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Mobilio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Kia Sorento (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Mobilio | 2007 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Mobilio | Sorento |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2027 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |