2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2001 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Sienna (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 285 kg more than 2001 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Sienna. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Sienna. (280 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Kia Sorento | 2001 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sorento | Sienna |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |