2002 Kia Sorento vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2002 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sorento weights approximately 531 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Condor. 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 Kia Sorento (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 2002 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Kia Sorento | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sorento | Condor |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.2:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1459 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |