2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sorento | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2275 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 95 L |
