2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1103 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Pilot | Sorento |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |