2004 Kia Sorento vs. 1999 Venturi 400
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 720 kg more than 1999 Venturi 400.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Venturi 400 (520 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 1999 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 1999 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Kia | Venturi |
| Model | Sorento | 400 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2500 mm |
