2000 Fiat Barchetta vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Fiat Barchetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Fiat Barchetta would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Barchetta. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Barchetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1028 kg more than 2000 Fiat Barchetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Fiat Barchetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Barchetta | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Barchetta | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2088 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2720 mm |
