2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Land Rover LR3
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Land Rover LR3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP) has 160 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 912 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. 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 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Sorento | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2461 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 86 L |
