2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2007 Lancia Thesis 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lancia Thesis (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 79 kg more than 2007 Lancia Thesis.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lancia Thesis. 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, 2007 Lancia Thesis (381 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2007 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Kia | Lancia |
| Model | Sorento | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
