2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2005 Lancia Thesis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 463 kg more than 2005 Lancia Thesis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lancia Thesis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 Lancia Thesis (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento. 2004 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2005 Lancia Thesis has manual transmission. 2005 Lancia Thesis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Kia Sorento | 2005 Lancia Thesis | |
Make | Kia | Lancia |
Model | Sorento | Thesis |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2385 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2178 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |