2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2010 Nissan Patrol 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1500 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.
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, 2010 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2010 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sorento | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
