2002 Jaguar XKR vs. 2002 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2002 Jaguar XKR 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sorento weights approximately 255 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XKR.
Because 2002 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Jaguar XKR. 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 Jaguar XKR (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XKR | 2002 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | XKR | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
