1994 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Blazer (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 450 kg more than 1994 Chevrolet Blazer.
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, 2003 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Chevrolet Blazer. (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Blazer | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Blazer | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
