2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Durango 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 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 409 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Durango | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 80 L |
