2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 107 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Kia | Lincoln |
Model | Sorento | Town Car |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 389 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 114 L |