2004 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sportage | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sportage | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
