2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 688 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Cooper. 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 (295 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Kia | Mini |
Model | Sorento | Cooper |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 160 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1426 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2547 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |