2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 351 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (339 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chrysler | Kia |
| Model | Town & Country | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1549 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
