2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 592 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 Suburban (509 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (302 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Suburban | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2619 kg | 2027 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 80 L |
