2005 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 24 kg more than 2010 Kia Sorento. 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 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (307 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota 4Runner | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | 4Runner | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 3295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1986 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
