2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2013 GMC Terrain 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, 2013 GMC Terrain (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 340 kg more than 2013 GMC Terrain.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 GMC Terrain. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2013 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Kia | GMC |
| Model | Sorento | Terrain |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2088 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2857 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 71 L |
