2002 Fiat Seicento 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 Seicento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Fiat Seicento 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 (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1330 kg more than 2002 Fiat Seicento. 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 Seicento. 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 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Fiat Seicento | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Seicento | Sorento |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1114 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 2065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |