2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Lincoln MKX
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 Lincoln MKX were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln MKX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln MKX (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln MKX should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln MKX weights approximately 900 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Lincoln MKX (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln MKX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2008 Lincoln MKX | |
| Make | Kia | Lincoln |
| Model | Sorento | MKX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
