2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2011 Ford Explorer 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Explorer (290 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford Explorer (345 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2011 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2011 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Sorento | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5006 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
