2003 GMC Yukon vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2003 GMC Yukon 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 4,820 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GMC Yukon (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Yukon weights approximately 272 kg more than 2003 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Yukon (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GMC Yukon | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Yukon | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4820 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2262 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
