2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 685 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mini Cooper. 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, 2003 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Kia Sorento | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Kia | Mini |
Model | Sorento | Cooper |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |