2011 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Fiat Fiorino
To start off, 2011 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Fiat Fiorino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Fiat Fiorino would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sorento (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Fiorino. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sorento weights approximately 432 kg more than 2010 Fiat Fiorino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Kia Sorento (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Fiorino. (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Fiorino.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Sorento | 2010 Fiat Fiorino | |
| Make | Kia | Fiat |
| Model | Sorento | Fiorino |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
