2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 217 kg more than 2012 Infiniti G37.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Infiniti G37 (366 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2012 Infiniti G37 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 G37 | |
| Make | Kia | Infiniti |
| Model | Sorento | G37 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
