2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Opel Zafira. (99 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 553 kg more than 2005 Opel Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Zafira. (230 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Sorento | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2056 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
