2002 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Infiniti JX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti JX 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 3,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti JX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti JX (261 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti JX should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti JX weights approximately 19 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 Infiniti JX (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti JX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Sorento | 2013 Infiniti JX | |
| Make | Kia | Infiniti |
| Model | Sorento | JX |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2009 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4989 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1722 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2901 mm |
