2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 313 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (184 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Kia | SsangYong |
Model | Sorento | Korando |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 16.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2178 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |