2001 Daewoo Korando vs. 2002 Kia Sorento

To start off, 2002 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Daewoo Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Daewoo Korando would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Korando. (105 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sorento weights approximately 902 kg more than 2001 Daewoo Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Daewoo Korando. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Kia Sorento (301 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Korando. (145 Nm). This means 2002 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Korando.

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