2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti FX is newer by 7 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti FX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 57 kg more than 2013 Infiniti FX.
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, 2013 Infiniti FX (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2013 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Kia | Infiniti |
| Model | Sorento | FX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
