2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Fiat 500
To start off, 2013 Fiat 500 is newer by 8 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 39 more horse power than 2013 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2013 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 421 kg more than 2013 Fiat 500. 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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2013 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Kia | Fiat |
| Model | Sorento | 500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1128 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2301 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |
