2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 117 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Sorento | Defender |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2117 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 93 L |
