2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 2005 Kia Sorento

To start off, both 2005 Fiat Seicento 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 2750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1217 kg more than 2005 Fiat Seicento. 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 Kia Sorento (302 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (88 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento. 2005 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Seicento has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Seicento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Fiat Seicento 2005 Kia Sorento
Make Fiat Kia
Model Seicento Sorento
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1108 cc 3497 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 53 HP 194 HP
Engine RPM 2750 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 88 Nm 302 Nm
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 810 kg 2027 kg
Wheelbase Size 2210 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L 80 L


 

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