2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 847 kg more than 2005 Skoda Fabia. 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 Skoda Fabia. 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 (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Kia | Skoda |
| Model | Sorento | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2017 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
