2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 5,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 601 kg more than 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. 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, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix (438 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (295 Nm). This means 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Kia | Pontiac |
| Model | Sorento | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
