2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 2 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 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. 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, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento. 2003 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish 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:
| 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
| Model | Vanquish | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
