2007 Infiniti G35 vs. 2002 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Infiniti G35 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti G35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti G35 (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti G35 should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sorento.
Because 2002 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Infiniti G35. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Infiniti G35 (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti G35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti G35 | 2002 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Infiniti | Kia |
| Model | G35 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
