2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 407. (156 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 315 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 407. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 407. (218 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Kia | Peugeot |
Model | Sorento | 407 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 218 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |