2000 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe (261 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (188 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 561 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.
Because 2013 Kia Sorento is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Tahoe | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
