2001 BMW X5 vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW X5 (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (272 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW X5 weights approximately 391 kg more than 2013 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 BMW X5 (480 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW X5 | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | X5 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1789 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 68 L |
