2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Alto 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Alto. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 980 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Alto. 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 (294 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Alto. (90 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2012 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Kia | Suzuki |
| Model | Sorento | Alto |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11:01 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 3.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
