2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante 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 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Kia | Panoz |
| Model | Sorento | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |
