2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Kia Picanto

To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1137 kg more than 2007 Kia Picanto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Picanto. 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 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Picanto. 2007 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2009 Kia Sorento 2007 Kia Picanto
Make Kia Kia
Model Sorento Picanto
Year Released 2009 2007
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 1086 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 139 HP 64 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 99 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 91 mm 66 mm
Engine Stroke Size 96 mm 77 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.7:1 10.1:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 168 km/hour 154 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.8 seconds 17.9 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2065 kg 928 kg
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 3500 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1870 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2380 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.9 L/100km 8.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 35 L