2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 6 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 515 kg more than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. (159 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2010 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sorento | Malibu |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
