2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2004 Kia Sorento and 2004 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 27 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 652 kg more than 2004 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sorento | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2178 kg | 1526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
