2003 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,195 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 477 kg more than 2003 Dodge Viper.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Viper | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8195 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
