2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 25 kg more than 2012 Honda Pilot.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Sorento | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 2002 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 79 L |
