2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 269 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (295 Nm). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 79 L |
