2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Maserati MC12
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Maserati MC12 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 627 kg more than 2005 Maserati MC12.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Maserati MC12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Kia | Maserati |
| Model | Sorento | MC12 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 88 L |
