2003 BMW 645 vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2003 BMW 645 and 2003 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 645 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 292 kg more than 2003 BMW 645.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 BMW 645. 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 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 645 | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 645 | Sorento |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |