2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (188 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 311 kg more than 2013 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Pilot | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Pilot | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 68 L |
