2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 10 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 155 kg more than 2013 Toyota Venza.
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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Venza |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |
