2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2000 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Primera. (138 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Primera.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Primera. (181 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Primera. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Primera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2000 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Sorento | Primera |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3340 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |