2002 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sorento weights approximately 306 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2002 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Tundra. 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 Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra 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 Tundra | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sorento | Tundra |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 545 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |