2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2004 Lexus SC
To start off, both 2004 Kia Sorento and 2004 Lexus SC were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,277 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lexus SC (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 128 kg more than 2004 Lexus SC.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Lexus SC (441 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2004 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Kia Sorento | 2004 Lexus SC | |
Make | Kia | Lexus |
Model | Sorento | SC |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 4277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 441 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |