2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (392 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 632 kg more than 2006 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Sorento | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 392 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 88 L |
