2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (235 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 347 kg more than 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Jeep | Kia |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2027 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
