2007 Kia Carens vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Kia Carens 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 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Kia Carens. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 369 kg more than 2007 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Carens. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Carens | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Carens | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
