2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Nissan Micra 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 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Micra. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 818 kg more than 2005 Nissan Micra. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sorento | Micra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 46 L |
