2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 2 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 37 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V. 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 (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | CR-V | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2027 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
