2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2009 Kia Sorento and 2009 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 Kia Sorento. 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 2009 Nissan Frontier. 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sorento | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sorento | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
