2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2004 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Suzuki Liana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Suzuki Liana would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Liana. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 650 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Liana. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2004 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Kia | Suzuki |
| Model | Sorento | Liana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
