2005 Acura RL vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura RL (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Acura RL (353 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RL | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Acura | Kia |
| Model | RL | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
