2004 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2004 Kia Sorento

To start off, both 2004 Hyundai Terracan 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 292 kg more than 2004 Kia Sorento.

Let's talk about torque, 2004 Hyundai Terracan (345 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Hyundai Terracan 2004 Kia Sorento
Make Hyundai Kia
Model Terracan Sorento
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2902 cc 3489 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 161 HP 192 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4150 RPM
Torque 345 Nm 294 Nm
Engine Bore Size 97.2 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.4:1 10.0:1
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2162 kg 1870 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 80 L


 

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