2005 Dodge Magnum vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Dodge Magnum is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Magnum (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 17 kg more than 2004 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 Magnum (339 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Magnum | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Magnum | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1887 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
