2004 Citroen C4 vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C4 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 904 kg more than 2004 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C4. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C4 | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | C4 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 2178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
