2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Ford Focus 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 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 790 kg more than 2010 Ford Focus.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Focus. 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, 2003 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Kia Sorento | 2010 Ford Focus | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Sorento | Focus |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4445 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1722 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1488 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2614 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |