2002 Kia Sorento vs. 2002 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2002 Kia Sorento and 2002 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Maxima (252 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sorento.
Because 2002 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Nissan Maxima. 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 Nissan Maxima (334 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Kia Sorento | 2002 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Sorento | Maxima |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |