2004 Infiniti I vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2004 Infiniti I 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 Infiniti I (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Infiniti I should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 668 kg more than 2004 Infiniti I.
Because 2004 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Infiniti I. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Infiniti I. (270 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Infiniti I. 2004 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2004 Infiniti I has manual transmission. 2004 Infiniti I will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Infiniti I | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Infiniti | Kia |
Model | I | Sorento |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |