2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2010 Dodge Ram 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Ram weights approximately 328 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.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Dodge Ram (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 2010 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Kia | Dodge |
| Model | Sorento | Ram |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1908 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
