2001 Toyota Condor vs. 2012 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sorento (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sorento weights approximately 298 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Kia Sorento (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 2012 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Condor | 2012 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Condor | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1744 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
