2009 Ferrari F430 vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2009 Ferrari F430 and 2009 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (503 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 541 kg more than 2009 Ferrari F430.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ferrari F430. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Ferrari F430 (470 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento. 2009 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari F430 | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ferrari | Kia |
| Model | F430 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 503 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.6 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1999 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
