2005 Holden Rodeo vs. 2005 Kia Sorento

To start off, both 2005 Holden Rodeo 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 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Holden Rodeo. (93 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Rodeo.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Rodeo. (207 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Rodeo.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Holden Rodeo 2005 Kia Sorento
Make Holden Kia
Model Rodeo Sorento
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2405 cc 2496 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 93 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 207 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2000 RPM
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Wheelbase Size 3060 mm 2720 mm


 

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