2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2001 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 287 kg more than 2001 Buick Park Avenue.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2001 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Kia | Buick |
| Model | Sorento | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 1740 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
