2004 Kia Sorento vs. 1998 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 748 kg more than 1998 Nissan Stagea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Nissan Stagea. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Kia Sorento | 1998 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Sorento | Stagea |
Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2178 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |