2011 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Lada Niva
To start off, 2012 Lada Niva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sorento (276 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2012 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2012 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sorento weights approximately 482 kg more than 2012 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Sorento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lada Niva 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, 2011 Kia Sorento (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lada Niva. 2011 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2012 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2012 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Kia Sorento | 2012 Lada Niva | |
Make | Kia | Lada |
Model | Sorento | Niva |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1767 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4661 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1735 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |