2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 BMW 128
To start off, 2012 BMW 128 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 285 kg more than 2012 BMW 128.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 128. (271 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2012 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sorento | 128 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |
