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 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 626 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 2005 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sorento | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| 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 | 139 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2056 kg | 1430 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
