2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2003 Holden Rodeo
To start off, both 2003 Kia Sorento and 2003 Holden Rodeo were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden Rodeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2003 Holden Rodeo. (145 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Rodeo.
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 Kia Sorento (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Rodeo. (280 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Rodeo.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Kia Sorento | 2003 Holden Rodeo | |
Make | Kia | Holden |
Model | Sorento | Rodeo |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3060 mm |