2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2004 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2004 Kia Sorento and 2004 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Volvo V50. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 415 kg more than 2004 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volvo V50 (340 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2004 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2004 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Sorento | V50 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
