2004 Pontiac GTO 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 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (272 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sorento weights approximately 104 kg more than 2004 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2013 Kia Sorento is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Pontiac GTO | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Pontiac | Kia |
Model | GTO | Sorento |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5970 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1789 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1885 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1745 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |