2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Pontiac GTO were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 254 kg more than 2005 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac GTO. 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 Pontiac GTO (536 Nm) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Kia | Pontiac |
Model | Sorento | GTO |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2351 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 536 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |