2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (264 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 164 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1918 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
