2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2010 GMC Envoy 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 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1181 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 GMC Envoy (375 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2010 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Kia | GMC |
| Model | Sorento | Envoy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2730 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 83 L |
