2005 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2008 Kia Sorento

To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Venture would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Venture. (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 390 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.

Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Venture. (284 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Venture.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Venture 2008 Kia Sorento
Make Chevrolet Kia
Model Venture Sorento
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3354 cc 3778 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 180 HP 262 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 284 Nm 353 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1675 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 80 L


 

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