2004 Isuzu Ascender vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2004 Isuzu Ascender 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Isuzu Ascender (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 300 kg more than 2004 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Isuzu Ascender (373 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2004 Isuzu Ascender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Isuzu Ascender | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Isuzu | Kia |
| Model | Ascender | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2720 mm |
