2005 Dodge Dakota 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 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 219 kg more than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Dakota (320 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Dakota | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 96 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
