2010 Kia Picanto vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2010 Kia Picanto and 2010 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,777 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2010 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1068 kg more than 2010 Kia Picanto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Picanto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Kia Sorento (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Picanto. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Picanto. 2010 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Picanto has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Picanto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Kia Picanto | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Picanto | Sorento |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 3777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |