2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Jaguar S-Type 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 140 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (411 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar S-Type | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | S-Type | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
