2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Acura CSX
To start off, 2011 Acura CSX is newer by 6 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2011 Acura CSX. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2011 Acura CSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 557 kg more than 2011 Acura CSX. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura CSX. (188 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura CSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2011 Acura CSX | |
| Make | Kia | Acura |
| Model | Sorento | CSX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 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 | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
