2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Suzuki Liana
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Suzuki Liana 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 50 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (88 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 943 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Liana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Suzuki Liana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (116 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Suzuki Liana | |
Make | Kia | Suzuki |
Model | Sorento | Liana |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 69.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2088 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |