2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 GMC Savana
To start off, 2011 GMC Savana is newer by 8 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Savana (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 763 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 2011 GMC Savana. 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, 2011 GMC Savana (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 2011 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Kia | GMC |
| Model | Sorento | Savana |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |
