2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2009 Opel Corsa 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 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Opel Corsa. (88 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 770 kg more than 2009 Opel Corsa. 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2009 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Sorento | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1230 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
