2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 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 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 325 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1549 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
