2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 4 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 342 kg more than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer.
Because 2004 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Sorento | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2178 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
