2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2003 Peugeot 306
To start off, both 2003 Kia Sorento and 2003 Peugeot 306 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Sorento (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 306. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 770 kg more than 2003 Peugeot 306. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Peugeot 306. 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 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 306. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 306. 2003 Peugeot 306 has automatic transmission and 2003 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2003 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Peugeot 306 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Kia Sorento | 2003 Peugeot 306 | |
Make | Kia | Peugeot |
Model | Sorento | 306 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |