2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 4 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2012 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2012 Ascari A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Kia | Ascari |
| Model | Sorento | A10 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2636 mm |
