2003 Fiat Panda vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Panda 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 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 135 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1130 kg more than 2003 Fiat Panda. 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 2003 Fiat Panda. 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda. 2003 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Panda 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:
| 2003 Fiat Panda | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Panda | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1249 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
