2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 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 72 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 718 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento. 2003 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Sorento | Defender |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
