2004 Chrysler 300 vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2004 Chrysler 300 and 2004 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler 300 (247 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 55 kg more than 2004 Chrysler 300.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chrysler 300 (360 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler 300 | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chrysler | Kia |
| Model | 300 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
