2003 Proton 300 vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2003 Proton 300 and 2003 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Sorento (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2003 Proton 300. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2003 Proton 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 945 kg more than 2003 Proton 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Proton 300. 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Proton 300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Proton 300. 2003 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2003 Proton 300 has manual transmission. 2003 Proton 300 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 Proton 300 | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Proton | Kia |
| Model | 300 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
