2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Acura RDX
To start off, 2010 Acura RDX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 282 kg more than 2010 Acura RDX.
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, 2010 Acura RDX (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento. 2010 Acura RDX 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. 2010 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sorento | 2010 Acura RDX | |
| Make | Kia | Acura |
| Model | Sorento | RDX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2065 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1869 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
