2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Altima 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Altima (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Altima. (220 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2008 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sorento | Altima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
