2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Daihatsu Cuore
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Cuore 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 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 71 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Cuore. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 784 kg more than 2012 Daihatsu Cuore. 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Cuore. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2012 Daihatsu Cuore | |
| Make | Kia | Daihatsu |
| Model | Sorento | Cuore |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 765 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 36 L |
