2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram and 2009 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (391 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 96 kg more than 2009 Dodge Ram.
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 Dodge Ram (552 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Ram | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Dodge | Kia |
Model | Ram | Sorento |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 391 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 552 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |