2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante 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 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 14 kg more than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento. 2005 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2007 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2007 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Kia | Panoz |
| Model | Sorento | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1535 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |
