2009 Dodge Viper vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 8,356 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 179 kg more than 2009 Dodge Viper.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Dodge Viper (759 Nm) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Viper | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Viper | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8356 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
