2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 Mercury Monterey 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Monterey (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercury Monterey. 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 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento. 2007 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Sorento | Monterey |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2351 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |