2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 9 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser (256 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 93 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, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
