2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2000 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 240 kg more than 2000 Lincoln Continental.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lincoln Continental. 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, 2000 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 2000 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Kia | Lincoln |
| Model | Sorento | Continental |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
