2009 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 4 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 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 807 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
