2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Terracan 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Terracan. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 165 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, 2003 Kia Sorento (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Terracan. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Kia Sorento | 2011 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Kia | Hyundai |
Model | Sorento | Terracan |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |