2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Suzuki Forenza were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Forenza. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Forenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 708 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Forenza. 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 (320 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Forenza. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Forenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Suzuki Forenza | |
| Make | Kia | Suzuki |
| Model | Sorento | Forenza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1292 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
