2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 839 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1994 Honda Today | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Sorento | Today |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 710 kg |
