2005 Infiniti I vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Infiniti I 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 Infiniti I (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti I should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 517 kg more than 2005 Infiniti I.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti I. (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti I. 2005 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2005 Infiniti I has manual transmission. 2005 Infiniti I 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 Infiniti I | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Infiniti | Kia |
| Model | I | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2027 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
