2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Holden Monaro
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Holden Monaro were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 398 kg more than 2005 Holden Monaro.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Holden Monaro (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento. 2005 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Kia | Holden |
Model | Sorento | Monaro |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1602 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |