2005 Holden UTE vs. 2005 Kia Amanti
To start off, both 2005 Holden UTE and 2005 Kia Amanti were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Kia Amanti. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Amanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Amanti weights approximately 324 kg more than 2005 Holden UTE.
Because 2005 Holden UTE is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Holden UTE. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Amanti, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Holden UTE (305 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Amanti. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Amanti.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden UTE | 2005 Kia Amanti | |
Make | Holden | Kia |
Model | UTE | Amanti |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 298 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1824 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |