2003 Infiniti QX4 vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2003 Infiniti QX4 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Infiniti QX4 (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 30 kg more than 2003 Infiniti QX4.
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 Infiniti QX4 (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Infiniti QX4 | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Infiniti | Kia |
Model | QX4 | Sorento |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |