2002 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 629 kg more than 2002 Kia Sportage. 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, 2007 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Kia Sportage | 2007 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Sportage | Sorento |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 2087 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |