2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 773 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 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 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sorento | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2088 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |