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, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 129 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. 2005 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt has manual transmission. 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 2196 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1549 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 80 L |
