2012 Nissan Armada vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 3 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 413 kg more than 2009 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Armada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Armada | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Armada | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2469 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |
