2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XK 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XK weights approximately 251 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, 2011 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2011 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Kia | Jaguar |
| Model | Sorento | XK |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1800 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
