2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rexton 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 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 9 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Rexton. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 25 kg more than 2003 Kia Sorento.
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, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento. 2003 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2010 SsangYong Rexton has manual transmission. 2010 SsangYong Rexton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 2010 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Sorento | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |
