2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. 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 47 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 97 kg more than 2004 Kia Sorento.
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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sorento | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2178 kg | 2275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 95 L |
