2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2004 Opel Astra
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Astra 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 89 more horse power than 2004 Opel Astra. (103 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 455 kg more than 2004 Opel Astra. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Astra. (231 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2004 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Sorento | Astra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
