2005 GMC Jimmy vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 GMC Jimmy 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Jimmy (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 GMC Jimmy.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 GMC Jimmy (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Jimmy | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Jimmy | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
