2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (480 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 745 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 BMW X6 (779 Nm) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2012 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sorento | X6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 480 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4879 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1689 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
