2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX 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 5,026 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (390 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti FX weights approximately 40 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Kia | Infiniti |
| Model | Sorento | FX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 5026 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 2067 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
