2002 Fiat Doblo vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Fiat Doblo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Fiat Doblo would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sorento (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 836 kg more than 2002 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Fiat Doblo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Kia Sorento (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Fiat Doblo | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Doblo | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
