2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 4 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 756 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Tahoe | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2017 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
