2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 4 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, 2007 Toyota Highlander (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 635 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
