2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Kia Towner

To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Kia Towner were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 154 more horse power than 2005 Kia Towner. (38 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Towner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 700 kg more than 2005 Kia Towner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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2005 Kia Sorento 2005 Kia Towner
Make Kia Kia
Model Sorento Towner
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3491 cc 796 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 192 HP 38 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Vehicle Weight 1870 kg 1170 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 3370 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1410 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 1820 mm


 

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