2002 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Renault Duster
To start off, 2012 Renault Duster 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2012 Renault Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sorento weights approximately 790 kg more than 2012 Renault Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Duster. 2002 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Duster has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Sorento | 2012 Renault Duster | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Sorento | Duster |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2673 mm |
