2005 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler Pacifica 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 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Pacifica (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Pacifica should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Pacifica weights approximately 160 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.
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 Chrysler Pacifica (339 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler Pacifica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Pacifica | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chrysler | Kia |
| Model | Pacifica | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2104 kg | 1944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
