2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Saturn ION
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Saturn ION were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Saturn ION. (138 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 827 kg more than 2005 Saturn ION. 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 (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn ION. (197 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn ION. 2005 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2005 Saturn ION has manual transmission. 2005 Saturn ION will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Saturn ION | |
| Make | Kia | Saturn |
| Model | Sorento | ION |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 1200 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 49 L |
