2002 Infiniti FX vs. 2002 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2002 Infiniti FX and 2002 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Infiniti FX (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sorento weights approximately 154 kg more than 2002 Infiniti FX.
Because 2002 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Infiniti FX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Infiniti FX (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Infiniti FX | 2002 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Infiniti | Kia |
Model | FX | Sorento |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |