2002 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 975 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Tahoe | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
