2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2004 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Kangoo 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 130 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 860 kg more than 2004 Renault Kangoo. 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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (93 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2004 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Sorento | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |
