2007 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sorento and 2007 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 797 kg more than 2007 Nissan Xterra.
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 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sorento | 2007 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Sorento | Xterra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |