2002 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 33 kg more than 2002 Kia Sorento. 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 2011 Toyota Sienna. 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Kia Sorento | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sorento | Sienna |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2023 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1745 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |