2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Crown. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 385 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Crown |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
