2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 131 kg more than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.
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, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Sorento | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2056 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2840 mm |