2006 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sorento weights approximately 489 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 2002 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Kia Sorento (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2002 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
