2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 472 kg more than 2006 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 Ram (691 Nm) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Ram | 2006 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Dodge | Kia |
Model | Ram | Sorento |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8276 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 494 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 691 Nm | 294 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 19.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |