2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Vectra (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 530 kg more than 2005 Opel Vectra.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Vectra. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Sorento | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1470 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
