2006 Dodge Stratus vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Dodge Stratus is newer by 1 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 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Stratus (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 554 kg more than 2006 Dodge Stratus.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Stratus. (217 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Stratus | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Stratus | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
