2004 Kia Sorento vs. 1996 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 SsangYong Korando would be higher. 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 95 more horse power than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1996 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 85 kg more than 1996 SsangYong Korando. 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 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (190 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 1996 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Sorento | Korando |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2872 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
