2009 Honda Stream vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2009 Honda Stream and 2009 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sorento (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2009 Honda Stream. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 552 kg more than 2009 Honda Stream. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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 Kia Sorento (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Stream. 2009 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Stream has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Stream will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Stream | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Stream | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 3295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1986 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
