2002 Fiat Siena vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Sorento (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Siena. (122 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 636 kg more than 2002 Fiat Siena. 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 2002 Fiat Siena. 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 (314 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Siena. (87 Nm). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Siena. 2003 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2002 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2002 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Fiat Siena | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Siena | Sorento |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2359 cc |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 314 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1980 kg |