2005 Hyundai Dynasty vs. 2005 Kia Sorento

To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Dynasty 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Dynasty (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Dynasty should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 190 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Dynasty.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Dynasty. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Dynasty.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Hyundai Dynasty 2005 Kia Sorento
Make Hyundai Kia
Model Dynasty Sorento
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2970 cc 3491 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 203 HP 192 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 294 Nm
Engine Bore Size 91.1 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76 mm 86 mm
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1870 kg
Vehicle Length 5140 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2720 mm


 

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