2001 Daewoo Korando vs. 2003 Kia Sorento

To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Daewoo Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Daewoo Korando would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Korando. (105 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 902 kg more than 2001 Daewoo Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Daewoo Korando. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 (310 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Korando. (145 Nm). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Korando.

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