2005 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Buick LaCrosse 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick LaCrosse (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 442 kg more than 2005 Buick LaCrosse.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Buick LaCrosse (312 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (302 Nm). This means 2005 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LaCrosse | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | LaCrosse | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2027 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
