2004 Dodge Neon vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Neon 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 60 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Neon. (132 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1007 kg more than 2004 Dodge Neon. 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 Dodge Neon. 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) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Neon. (176 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Neon | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Neon | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 2178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |
