2007 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sorento and 2007 Nissan Primera were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Primera. (137 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 588 kg more than 2007 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (354 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Primera. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Primera. 2007 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Primera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sorento | 2007 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Sorento | Primera |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1499 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |