2000 Kia Sportage vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 413 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sportage | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
