2007 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sorento and 2007 Toyota Avanza were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sorento (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 933 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Sorento (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 2007 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza 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 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 1094 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
