2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 458 kg more than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
Because 2006 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan 350Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sorento | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
