2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Rexton. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2011 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2011 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Sorento | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |
