2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 983 kg more than 2008 Nissan Micra.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Micra. 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 (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2008 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sorento | Micra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 87 HP |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 46 L |
