2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2004 Lada 2123
To start off, 2004 Lada 2123 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Sorento would be higher. 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 61 more horse power than 2004 Lada 2123. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2004 Lada 2123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 655 kg more than 2004 Lada 2123. 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 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lada 2123. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lada 2123.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 2004 Lada 2123 | |
| Make | Kia | Lada |
| Model | Sorento | 2123 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
