2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 493 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Kia Sorento (350 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Blazer | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
