2004 Nissan Armada vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (272 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 555 kg more than 2013 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, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (336 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Armada | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Armada | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1735 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 68 L |
