2010 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Chevrolet Spark
To start off, both 2010 Kia Sorento and 2010 Chevrolet Spark were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Spark. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1206 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Spark. 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 Chevrolet Spark. 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 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Spark.
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2010 Kia Sorento | 2010 Chevrolet Spark | |
Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
Model | Sorento | Spark |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 68 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 15.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2056 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 35 L |