2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1003 kg more than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 Kia Sorento (314 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sorento | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2088 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |
