2002 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 11 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (355 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 449 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.
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, 2013 GMC Sierra (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Sorento | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Kia | GMC |
| Model | Sorento | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1872 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
