2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Saturn Outlook
To start off, both 2009 Kia Sorento and 2009 Saturn Outlook were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Outlook (277 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Saturn Outlook. 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 (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Outlook. (253 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Outlook.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sorento | 2009 Saturn Outlook | |
| Make | Kia | Saturn |
| Model | Sorento | Outlook |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 253 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1990 mm |
