2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 555 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Kia | Suzuki |
| Model | Sorento | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1445 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
