2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 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 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 693 kg more than 2007 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sorento | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2017 kg | 1324 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
