1987 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Blazer. (156 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 150 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Blazer | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Blazer | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
