2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1208 kg more than 2005 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Morgan 4. 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 (184 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Kia | Morgan |
| Model | Sorento | 4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2178 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
