2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2004 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Tacoma (145 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 564 kg more than 2004 Toyota Tacoma.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (314 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Tacoma. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2004 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sorento | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2056 kg | 1492 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |