2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2011 GMC Acadia 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Acadia weights approximately 242 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 GMC Acadia (366 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2011 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2011 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Kia | GMC |
| Model | Sorento | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2112 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1986 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 83 L |
