2005 Acura CL vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Acura CL and 2005 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 476 kg more than 2005 Acura CL.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura CL | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Acura | Kia |
Model | CL | Sorento |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |