2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Actyon 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Actyon. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 227 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Actyon. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Actyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2011 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Sorento | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1776 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
