2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 363 kg more than 2010 SsangYong Chairman H.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Chairman H. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2010 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Sorento | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1637 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2910 mm |
