2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2008 Lancia Musa is newer by 3 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2008 Lancia Musa. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 640 kg more than 2008 Lancia Musa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lancia Musa. (128 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lancia Musa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2008 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Kia | Lancia |
| Model | Sorento | Musa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 47 L |
