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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 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 920 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. 2012 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 2496 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1080 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 79 L |
