2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 542 kg more than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 1485 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
