2005 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 140 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 54 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (203 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Cobalt | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1549 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 80 L |
