2007 Ferrari F430 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Ferrari F430 is newer by 2 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 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 99 kg more than 2007 Ferrari F430.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento. 2005 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2007 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2007 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ferrari F430 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ferrari | Kia |
| Model | F430 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1549 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
