2003 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2003 Infiniti Q45 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 186 kg more than 2003 Infiniti Q45.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Infiniti Q45. 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 Infiniti Q45 (451 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Infiniti Q45 | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Infiniti | Kia |
Model | Q45 | Sorento |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 3489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 80 L |