2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 452 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
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 (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2012 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sorento | Equinox |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2858 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 71 L |
