2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2006 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2006 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2006 Kia Sorento are equipped with a 3,491 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 920 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Because 2006 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Kia Sorento (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (290 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2006 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
