2005 Acura RSX vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Acura RSX 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura RSX (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 814 kg more than 2005 Acura RSX.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura RSX. 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) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura RSX. (191 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura RSX. 2005 Acura RSX has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Acura RSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Acura RSX | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Acura | Kia |
Model | RSX | Sorento |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 314 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 2088 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |