2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Kia Rio
To start off, 2012 Kia Rio 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 2 more horse power than 2012 Kia Rio. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 423 kg more than 2012 Kia Rio. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Rio. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2012 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sorento | Rio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1126 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 43 L |
