2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 2 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 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 347 kg more than 2006 Dodge Viper.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Viper | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
