2007 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sorento would be higher. 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 76 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 826 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. 2007 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado 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.
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2007 Kia Sorento | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
Model | Sorento | Colorado |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |