2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Audi R8
To start off, 2012 Audi R8 is newer by 7 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 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (560 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 345 kg more than 2012 Audi R8.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Audi R8 (539 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2012 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Kia | Audi |
| Model | Sorento | R8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 560 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1267 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
