2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2003 Maserati Kubang
To start off, both 2003 Kia Sorento and 2003 Maserati Kubang were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Maserati Kubang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maserati Kubang (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maserati Kubang should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento.
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 Maserati Kubang (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Maserati Kubang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 2003 Maserati Kubang | |
| Make | Kia | Maserati |
| Model | Sorento | Kubang |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
