2002 Jeep Liberty vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 130 kg more than 2002 Jeep Liberty.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Jeep Liberty (320 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2002 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jeep Liberty | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Jeep | Kia |
| Model | Liberty | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
