2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Noble M12
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Noble M12 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 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 815 kg more than 2005 Noble M12.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Noble M12 (485 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Kia | Noble |
| Model | Sorento | M12 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
