2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2004 TVR Tuscan
To start off, both 2004 Kia Sorento and 2004 TVR Tuscan were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Tuscan (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 670 kg more than 2004 TVR Tuscan.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 TVR Tuscan (402 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2004 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2004 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Kia | TVR |
| Model | Sorento | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |
