2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 305 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable. 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 (294 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Sorento | Sable |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
