2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2003 Subaru Baja
To start off, both 2003 Kia Sorento and 2003 Subaru Baja were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Baja. (164 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 410 kg more than 2003 Subaru Baja. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Baja. 2003 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2003 Subaru Baja has manual transmission. 2003 Subaru Baja will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 2003 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sorento | Baja |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
