2002 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2011 Ford Maverick is newer by 9 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, 2011 Ford Maverick (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sorento weights approximately 385 kg more than 2011 Ford Maverick.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Maverick. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Sorento | 2011 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Sorento | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
