2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 162 kg more than 2005 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, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Terracan | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
