2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Acura ZDX
To start off, 2012 Acura ZDX is newer by 8 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura ZDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura ZDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura ZDX should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura ZDX weights approximately 137 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, 2012 Acura ZDX (366 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2012 Acura ZDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2012 Acura ZDX | |
| Make | Kia | Acura |
| Model | Sorento | ZDX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2007 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1595 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 79 L |
