2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Elantra 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 619 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. 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 (294 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (180 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2010 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Kia | Hyundai |
| Model | Sorento | Elantra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |
