2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (363 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 677 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.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lancia Thema. 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, 2012 Lancia Thema (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
Make | Kia | Lancia |
Model | Sorento | Thema |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 363 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 534 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1962 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5044 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3053 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |