2004 Kia Sorento vs. 1996 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Skyline (271 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 370 kg more than 1996 Nissan Skyline.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Nissan Skyline (368 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 1996 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 1996 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sorento | Skyline |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
