2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2001 Lotec Sirius
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotec Sirius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotec Sirius would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 993 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 590 kg more than 2001 Lotec Sirius.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm) has 1052 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2001 Lotec Sirius | |
| Make | Kia | Lotec |
| Model | Sorento | Sirius |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 1185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 1346 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1130 mm |
