2002 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 10 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 637 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 2012 Nissan NV. 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, 2012 Nissan NV (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Sorento | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sorento | NV |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2627 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |
