2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 5 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 441 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sorento | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
