2005 Daihatsu Move vs. 2005 Kia Sorento

To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu Move 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 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Move. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1129 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Move. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Daihatsu Move. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Move. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Move.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Daihatsu Move 2005 Kia Sorento
Make Daihatsu Kia
Model Move Sorento
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 989 cc 2351 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 55 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 90 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 815 kg 1944 kg
Vehicle Length 3320 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1410 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 L 80 L