2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy 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 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 29 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 630 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy. 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sorento | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
