2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando is newer by 7 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, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando (139 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 452 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Orlando.
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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Orlando. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Orlando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 2010 Chevrolet Orlando | |
| Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sorento | Orlando |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4652 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
