2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, 2007 Tata Safari 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 136 kg more than 2007 Tata Safari. 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, 2007 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2007 Tata Safari | |
Make | Kia | Tata |
Model | Sorento | Safari |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2056 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |