2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon 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 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 487 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento. 2005 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
| Model | Crosswagon | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2017 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
