1998 Infiniti QX4 vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Infiniti QX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Infiniti QX4 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Infiniti QX4 (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 218 kg more than 1998 Infiniti QX4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Infiniti QX4 (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Infiniti QX4 | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Infiniti | Kia |
Model | QX4 | Sorento |
Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |