2006 Acura RL vs. 2006 Kia Sorento

To start off, both 2006 Acura RL and 2006 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 422 kg more than 2006 Acura RL.

Because 2006 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Sorento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL 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, 2006 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento.

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