2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 690 kg more than 2009 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (509 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Suburban | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2755 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 80 L |
