2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayenne 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 520 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayenne.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2009 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2009 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Sorento | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
