2007 Infiniti M vs. 2007 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2007 Infiniti M and 2007 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti M (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sorento.
Because 2007 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Infiniti M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 M (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Infiniti M | 2007 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Infiniti | Kia |
Model | M | Sorento |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |