2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2001 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 346 kg more than 2001 Toyota Avalon.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Avalon. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2001 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 1681 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
