2007 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sorento and 2007 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra. 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 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sorento. 2007 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Kia Sorento | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sorento | Tundra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 424 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |