2001 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Range Rover (222 HP) has 84 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
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, 2001 Land Rover Range Rover (407 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm). This means 2001 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Range Rover | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Land Rover | Kia |
| Model | Range Rover | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
