2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2005 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 2 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 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 47 more horse power than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (145 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 680 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |
