2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2011 Honda Ridgeline 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 178 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. (247 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2011 Honda Ridgeline | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Sorento | Ridgeline |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 247 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |