2005 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2003 Kia Sorento

To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Spark 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 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 87 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Spark. (51 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1204 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Spark. 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 2005 Chevrolet Spark. 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Spark. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Spark.

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