2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2000 Plymouth Breeze
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Plymouth Breeze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Plymouth Breeze 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 60 more horse power than 2000 Plymouth Breeze. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2000 Plymouth Breeze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 612 kg more than 2000 Plymouth Breeze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Plymouth Breeze. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Plymouth Breeze. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Plymouth Breeze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2000 Plymouth Breeze | |
| Make | Kia | Plymouth |
| Model | Sorento | Breeze |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 79 L |
