2005 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. 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 63 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 471 kg more than 2005 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Kia Sorento (315 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. (312 Nm). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LaCrosse | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | LaCrosse | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
