2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Vectra 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 97 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2002 Vauxhall Vectra has manual transmission. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra 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 | 2002 Vauxhall Vectra | |
| Make | Kia | Vauxhall |
| Model | Sorento | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
