2009 Honda Stream vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Honda Stream 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 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Stream (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 702 kg more than 2009 Honda Stream.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Stream. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2009 Honda Stream (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (184 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Stream | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Stream | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 14.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
