2008 Nissan Altima vs. 2011 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2011 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 175 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sorento weights approximately 586 kg more than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sorento. 2011 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Altima | 2011 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Nissan | Kia |
Model | Altima | Sorento |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4671 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1885 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1745 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |