2007 Kia Sorento vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2007 Kia Sorento is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Altezza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Altezza would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Altezza (212 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 507 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
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 Kia Sorento (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (299 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sorento | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sorento | Altezza |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |