2002 Dodge Viper vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Viper (460 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 13 kg more than 2002 Dodge Viper.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2002 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Viper | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Viper | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |
