2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 3 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 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 471 kg more than 2003 Kia Sorento. 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Sorento | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 86 L |
