2002 Kia Visto vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Visto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Visto would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2002 Kia Visto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Visto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1256 kg more than 2002 Kia Visto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Kia Visto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Visto. (73 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Visto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Visto | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Visto | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |
