2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2004 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Monaro.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Holden Monaro (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2004 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Kia | Holden |
| Model | Sorento | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
