2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Sorento | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
