2002 Kia Sorento vs. 2002 Lada 117
To start off, both 2002 Kia Sorento and 2002 Lada 117 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 115 more horse power than 2002 Lada 117. (77 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sorento weights approximately 890 kg more than 2002 Lada 117. 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 2002 Lada 117. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada 117. (133 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada 117. 2002 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2002 Lada 117 has manual transmission. 2002 Lada 117 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 | 2002 Lada 117 | |
| Make | Kia | Lada |
| Model | Sorento | 117 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
