2005 Kia Sedona vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sedona 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 Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sedona (195 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sedona weights approximately 178 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sedona. (296 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sedona | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sedona | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2178 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
