2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 8,128 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (320 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 1114 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (597 Nm) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Avalanche | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8128 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2984 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 80 L |
