2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2004 Vauxhall Tigra
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Vauxhall Tigra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Vauxhall Tigra would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 866 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra. (168 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra.
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2008 Kia Sorento | 2004 Vauxhall Tigra | |
Make | Kia | Vauxhall |
Model | Sorento | Tigra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2056 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |