2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2001 Toyota Celica
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 Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Celica 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 2 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Celica. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 751 kg more than 2001 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Celica. (180 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2001 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Celica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
