2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2000 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 685 kg more than 2000 Panoz AIV.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Panoz AIV (407 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2000 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2000 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Kia | Panoz |
| Model | Sorento | AIV |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |
