2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2010 Nissan NP300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sorento 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 7 more horse power than 2010 Nissan NP300. (131 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan NP300.
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 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan NP300. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2010 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sorento | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
