2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 916 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 79 L |
