2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus GS (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 Lexus GS.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Lexus GS (302 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Kia | Lexus |
| Model | Sorento | GS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
