2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 740 kg more than 2005 Nissan Almera. 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 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (162 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sorento | Almera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1769 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1130 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
