2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Kia Carens
To start off, 2009 Kia Carens is newer by 4 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 (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 34 kg more than 2009 Kia Carens. 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2009 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sorento | Carens |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1515 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
