2002 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Sorento 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) has 22 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sorento weights approximately 516 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Kia Sorento | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sorento | Forester |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1474 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |