2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rainier 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 42 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Rainier. 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 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rainier | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Rainier | Sorento |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 294 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1962 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |