2003 Oldsmobile Alero vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Oldsmobile Alero would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Oldsmobile Alero (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Oldsmobile Alero should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 696 kg more than 2003 Oldsmobile Alero.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Kia Sorento (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Oldsmobile Alero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Oldsmobile Alero | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Kia |
| Model | Alero | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
