2005 Isuzu Trooper vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Isuzu Trooper. (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 701 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Isuzu Trooper. (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Isuzu Trooper | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Isuzu | Kia |
| Model | Trooper | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
