2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 7 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2011 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2011 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Kia | Aston Martin |
| Model | Sorento | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
