2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram 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 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 708 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Ram | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2670 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |
